Malignant Mesothelioma Presenting as a Giant Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Wall Mass
Korean Journal of Radiology
;
: 750-753, 2011.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a relatively rare carcinoma of the mesothelial cells, and it is usually located in the pleural or peritoneal cavity. Here we report on a unique case of MM that developed in the chest, abdominal and pelvic walls in a 77-year-old female patient. CT and MRI revealed mesothelioma that manifested as a giant mass in the right flank and bilateral pelvic walls. The diagnosis was confirmed by the pathology and immunohistochemistry. Though rare, accurate investigation of the radiological features of a body wall MM may help make an exact diagnosis.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pelvic Neoplasms
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Thoracic Neoplasms
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Muscle Neoplasms
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Abdominal Wall
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Abdominal Neoplasms
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Mesothelioma
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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